“MY CAT LOVES ME NAKED” — A NEW BOOK OF CARTOONS BY STEPHANIE PIRO

(New York – Jan. 2007) Cats are curious, enigmatic creatures, and no one understands this better than cartoonist Stephanie Piro, caretaker of three cats and author of the new cartoon book, “My Cat Loves Me Naked.”

Published by Sourcebooks, “My Cat Loves Me Naked” is a witty celebration of the special bond that exists between cats and the people who love – and feed – them. Piro, an award-winning cartoonist and one of King Features’ “Six Chix,” takes a humorous look at what makes women cat lovers tick with this inventive and eye-catching collection of feline-friendly cartoons.

Piro found inspiration from the comical antics of her own cats, and from the stories of her friends and acquaintances. “I only have three cats, but that’s because I’m married. Otherwise, I’d own every cat I see in those sad adopt-me-and-take-me-home photos that animal shelters place in newspapers,” she said.

Piro’s cartoon work also can be seen every Saturday in the nationally syndicated comic strip “Six Chix,” which is distributed by King Features to 75 newspapers around the country.

And, how did she come up with such a hilarious title for her book? “Cats are great company and a constant source of inspiration and entertainment. I can see why women often prefer to live with cats,” she said. “Your cat doesn’t care what you look like naked. As long as you supply the food, he wouldn’t notice if you were green and had a third eye!”

“My Cat Loves Me Naked” (ISBN 1402207360) retails for $9.95 and is available in stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and bn.com.

About Stephanie Piro

Stephanie Piro is an award-winning syndicated cartoonist, designer, illustrator and cat lover. She also draws the Saturday cartoon for the King Features-distributed comic panel, “Six Chix.” Many of her illustrations have been licensed to calendar and greeting card companies. She and her newspaper-editor husband and college student daughter reside in rural New Hampshire, where they share their home with three beloved feline companions.

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